The Mayor has refused a request to meet users of the Clipper service who are protesting against the cuts to evening services on the river. The Mayor failed brushed off the issue and would not agree to meet with interested parties as requested by Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, at today’s Mayor’s Question Time.
Commenting on the Mayor’s decision, Caroline Pidgeon said:
“The Mayor claims that the Thames should be a vital part of an integrated transport strategy yet he is not even willing to meet commuters from Southwark, Greenwich and Tower Hamlets who are up in arms over the reduced service they are now facing.
“The Mayor really should be listening to the people who have suddenly discovered that their last boat home leaves as early as 9.10 pm. Some commuters are even thinking of not renewing their season tickets following the changes to the winter timetable.
“By refusing to meet commuters and engage with this issue the Mayor is simply washing his hands over the cuts to a much needed commuter service.”